Other viewers said they had been left in tears by her singing, with one writing: "@realshanayaa Had me crying on tonight's £XFactor Such soul & passion in her voice . Damn girl."

Another wrote: "X factor has got me so emotional! Crying my eyes out! Her voice was just amazing!!"

Others said they thought she would go far in the competition, with one writing: "Dammmmm girl you have my crying you are seriously unreal looking forward to seeing you in late stages of £Xfactor," as another said: "@shanaya-jones' voice is everything. My heart just felt so much emotion, I'm crying. My new favourite to win."